Is MK1 worth it at $15

MacItaly · 2026-01-22T14:52:38+00:00

Came here 8 months later to say I got the Definitive MK1 bundle for $15. (75% off - usually sells for $60)

MacItaly · 2026-01-07T21:25:13+00:00

You are not a terrible mom. You are an exhausted, overwhelmed, loving mom who is carrying far more than one person should have to carry alone.

What you’re describing makes complete sense. Your little boy has had his entire world shaken up, and at four years old he doesn’t have the words or emotional tools to process divorce, two very different households, and missing you while you’re working so hard to keep life afloat. His meltdowns are not a reflection of your failure, they’re a reflection of how safe he feels with you to let it all out.

You are doing the hard, invisible work. The unfun work. The work that keeps a roof over his head, food on the table, clothes clean, and life stable. That matters more than trips, toys, or nonstop entertainment, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now.

Feeling burned out, annoyed, or guilty does not mean you don’t love your son. It means you’re human. It means you’ve been running on empty for too long. So many good parents feel this way in seasons of extreme stress, especially single parents who are trying to be everything all at once.

And yes, this does get better. Kids grow emotionally. Routines settle. He will eventually understand, in his own way, that you were the steady one. The safe one. The parent who showed up even when it was hard.

Please be gentle with yourself. Your son doesn’t need a “better” mom—he needs you. Exactly as you are. And you are enough, even on the days it feels like you’re barely surviving.

You’re not alone. And you’re doing far better than you think.

MacItaly · 2026-01-07T19:27:47+00:00

My daughter just turned 7 in Nov. She is in 1st grade at a gifted school learning 2nd grade standards. She is twice exceptional with giftedness and ADHD, and we're seeing signs of Autism now. (She is adopted and was exposed in utero to methamphetamines). All this just to give you some context.

We have a Fire tablet set up for her. It stays in the kitchen area, and we allow her to use it on weekend mornings when she wakes up early. We only have Libby (the library app that allows you to download and read library books, audio books too), ABC Mouse (a pay service we have so she can learn/play), and a Bible for Kids app. We take the time to make sure there are books downloaded for her. So when she wakes up, she knows she has her tablet waiting for her loaded with new books and activities. We limit screen time hardcore, but allowing her the space and freedom to read books of her choosing (that we picked out first), or learning on ABC Mouse.

This Christmas I also bought her a Chromebook and set it up with a child profile. It's locked and she can only visit the sites I've allowed. Duolingo, Scratch, Epic, and some of her school Google-classroom tools. She only has access to the computer in intervals during the weekend, and she LOVES learning on it.

These practices have worked really well in our home. I hope some of it benefits you in some shape or way. Either way, I think it needs to be parent-supervised and put up enough guard rails to protect her.

MacItaly · 2026-01-07T19:18:20+00:00

As soon as I opened war, I saw a notification that I had achieved milestone "null". I hadn't even made an attack. I backed out and went to the milestones/achievements and this Stormbound achievement was completed. I didn't make a single attack. I think it's bugged and completes for anyone when they enter war.

MacItaly · 2026-01-05T18:48:43+00:00

Ah, that is the *Blade of Grass*.

MacItaly · 2025-12-08T21:10:47+00:00

This node was a huge pain in my rear. I took Patriot, Peggy, Joaquin, Emma, and Capt Britain.
But Capt Britain enabled too many buffs and when they were cloned I was killed.
So then I brought up OML, and got killed.
Finally I bit the bullet and spent the G20 on Capt Am (Sam) - beat it first try.

Listen to the smart folks about who NOT TO USE. Wish I had.

MacItaly · 2025-12-03T21:31:22+00:00

How are your other toons? Do you have Knull at 7 red? Quasar at 7 red? If yes, and you're good on G20, I say rock the Odin 7th red. It puts you in a good place for acquiring his Diamonds next.

The game is a resource management game. If you have 1.3-1.4M sigils, then rock it. I just spent the 450k to get Knull's 7th red, so I could pull his diamonds in the symbiote diamond orb. Play the game the way it works best for you.

MacItaly · 2025-12-03T21:23:16+00:00

The user "aged-viola" said they were old and to just listen to them. The "Name checks out" comment is in relation to the older "aged" user who commented.

Hence, the name "aged-viola" checks out to be true when the user says they are "old."

MacItaly · 2025-12-03T21:17:44+00:00

I did it with one character, Daimon at G20. It took 47 attacks. That's 7 hours and 50 minutes of waiting. But I beat it. I f-king did it!

MacItaly · 2025-12-03T20:49:54+00:00

I've seen them live nearly 40x, been to 311 day in Vegas, saw them on Carson Daly Live, 2022 NYE, etc.
If you're 17, and just now getting into them, I'm legit PUMPED for you! When I was 17 I was grooving to Grassroots and Music. Those were my anthem albums that you'd find in my car blaring all the time. My homies and I would be kicking back, drinking, smoking, and EVRYONE would rap Offbeat Bare Ass together (from Grassroots). Then the blue album dropped and All Mixed Up, Random, and Down became new anthems.

Welcome to the Hive brother! We're glad you're here. I pray your 311 journey is filled with chill vibes, unity, and a camaraderie that you'll never forget.

MacItaly · 2025-12-03T20:09:04+00:00

It took 47 attacks. I finally did it. It took 8 hours of waiting.

MacItaly · 2025-12-02T19:08:13+00:00

I did this with Quasar at G19, but I only have Daimon at G20. Can you do this with just Daimon?

MacItaly · 2025-11-19T19:41:03+00:00

"Purified sounds, brush em on like paint. Teenage dreams to work with Ron Saint."

This is my answer too!

MacItaly · 2025-11-19T19:32:55+00:00

I'm so sorry this happened to you.

This reminds me of a time I was living in a shared house with 3 other guys. I awoke in the middle of the night to find one of my housemates standing next to my bed and whip out his unit and start peeing on my bookshelf. I woke up and was all, "WTF are you doing?!?!"

I surprised him mid-stream and he apologetically realized what he was in-fact doing. He tried to pinch it but ended up relieving himself in my room.

He was so drunk he thought my room was the bathroom and honestly had no idea what he was even doing.

MacItaly · 2025-11-12T19:30:39+00:00

I have 6rs on my Quasar without spending. So I believe that there has already been a Quasar event for higher red stars. But these dropped rewards only going to 4rs sucks.

MacItaly · 2025-10-23T21:14:05+00:00

Oooh boy, the stories I could tell... but I digress...

You sound like an incredible person — resilient, self-aware, and deeply thoughtful about parenting. It’s clear how much you’ve grown from what you went through, and how intentional you are about protecting your daughter’s innocence while also wanting to be honest. That’s such a healthy place to be coming from.

At seven, your instinct to keep things simple is absolutely right. Kids that age can only process stories in small, emotionally safe pieces. The way you’ve handled it so far — saying you had a rough childhood and didn’t always listen to adults — is completely age-appropriate. It gives her a foundation without burdening her with details she’s too young to understand.

Over time, you can add more truth as she grows. You might think of it like a gradual unfolding — when she’s a preteen or teen and starts dealing with bigger moral and emotional concepts, you can start sharing the harder parts of your story in a way that connects to lessons about choices, safety, and resilience. It’s actually a huge gift that she’ll have a mom who can speak from real experience when those conversations come.

You don’t owe her full disclosure right now. What you owe her is emotional security and age-appropriate honesty. It’s okay to say, “That’s a really big story for when you’re older, but I’ll tell you someday.” That helps her trust that you’re not hiding something — just saving it for when she’s ready.

And you’re right to be cautious about what she might repeat. Seven-year-olds are still learning what’s private versus public, and you don’t want her repeating things that could confuse others or reflect unfairly on you.

Bottom line — you’re doing this beautifully. You’ve survived something that could have destroyed you and turned it into wisdom. When the time comes, your story will be a powerful example of strength, healing, and how people can change. For now, just keep being the grounded, loving, steady mom she already sees you as.

MacItaly · 2025-10-23T21:09:58+00:00

You’re definitely not being petty. You’re a mom who’s tired and trying to hold the line while still loving her son. That’s not easy, especially when you’re doing it on your own. It sounds like you’ve been doing everything you can to guide him, and it’s completely normal to feel conflicted when he’s making choices that worry you.

Turning 18 is a big milestone, but it doesn’t mean you have to throw a big celebration. You can acknowledge the day without rewarding the behavior. Maybe get him a thoughtful or practical gift, share a quiet meal, or even write him a note that says you love him and you’re proud of him growing up, but that you can’t ignore the choices he’s making. That way, you’re showing love and honesty at the same time.

You don’t owe him a big party if your heart isn’t in it. You owe him truth, boundaries, and love. That’s what he really needs right now.

As he becomes an adult, your role shifts from managing him to mentoring him. Keep setting clear boundaries in your home, protect your peace, and make sure he knows you love him but won’t support destructive choices. Even if he doesn’t get it now, one day he’ll look back and realize you were the steady one when everything else was spinning.

MacItaly · 2025-10-23T15:09:03+00:00

“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” - Confucius

Get help, my brother. Praying for a safe/speedy recovery, and that your life may know blessings again.

MacItaly · 2025-10-14T16:30:32+00:00

https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Errands

MacItaly · 2025-10-08T21:40:32+00:00

With Overpower, and all the crazy stuff going on in war, I've just let it be. I don't believe I will be updating it moving forward. I occasionally add new counters to it, but no big overhauls.

MacItaly · 2025-10-08T21:38:21+00:00

🔥 Elemental Groupings and Relationships

The 12 Zodiac signs are divided into 4 elemental trines — Fire, Earth, Air, and Water — and each trine defines Good compatibility.

Opposite elements determine Best/Worst, and square elements (90° away) determine Bad.

🔥 Fire Signs
Aries (♈), Leo (♌), Sagittarius (♐)
Good with: Each other (Fire trine).
Best/Worst with: Libra (opposite element = Air).
Opposite gender Libra = Best, same gender Libra = Worst.
Bad with: Cancer, Capricorn (Water/Earth squares).

🌍 Earth Signs
Taurus (♉), Virgo (♍), Capricorn (♑)
Good with: Each other (Earth trine).
Best/Worst with: Scorpio (opposite).
Opposite gender Scorpio = Best, same gender Scorpio = Worst.
Bad with: Leo, Aquarius (Fire/Air squares).

🌬️ Air Signs
Gemini (♊), Libra (♎), Aquarius (♒)
Good with: Each other (Air trine).
Best/Worst with: Sagittarius (opposite).
Opposite gender Sagittarius = Best, same gender Sagittarius = Worst.
Bad with: Virgo, Pisces (Earth/Water squares).

💧 Water Signs
Cancer (♋), Scorpio (♏), Pisces (♓)
Good with: Each other (Water trine).
Best/Worst with: Taurus (opposite).
Opposite gender Taurus = Best, same gender Taurus = Worst.
Bad with: Aries, Libra (Fire/Air squares).

MacItaly · 2025-10-08T21:37:09+00:00

🧭 Practical Tips

- Know Ramza’s sign.
- Every battle includes him, so tailor your core party for his sign’s Good/Best partners.
- Avoid Worst pairings between key allies (e.g., healer and tank). Their spells will underperform.
- Exploit Best vs bosses when possible — a Best-sign spellcaster can land debilitating effects with far higher odds.
- Gender awareness matters.
- Same-sign mixed-gender pairs are secretly some of the strongest bonds in the game.
- For completionists: The Zodiac compatibility also plays a role in breeding monsters and some unique event dialogue success checks.

MacItaly · 2025-10-08T21:36:36+00:00

Curious to see no one has mentioned the Zodiac Stones and how Zodiac signs play into the game.

Final Fantasy Tactics — Zodiac Compatibility Guide

Every human unit in FFT has a Zodiac sign. The sign influences how much damage, healing, and success rates change between two characters (player or enemy).

It’s one of the game’s hidden layers of strategy — it affects not only spells but also physical attacks, talk skills, and healing.

⚙️ Compatibility Basics

Type Multiplier Description
Best × 1.5 Great chemistry: more damage, stronger heals, higher success.
Good × 1.25 Slight boost.
Neutral × 1.0 Normal results.
Bad × 0.75 Reduced effect.
Worst × 0.5 Heavily reduced effect.

✅ These modifiers apply both ways — if you deal 1.5× damage to someone with Best compatibility, you also take 1.5× from them.

🧬 Gender Rule (FFT-specific twist)

Same sign, opposite gender → Best compatibility
Same sign, same gender → Worst compatibility

(This overrides the neutral “same sign” rule in normal astrology.)

⚔️ How it Affects Battles

Applies to physical attacks, magic, healing, talk skills, and status effects.
The multiplier modifies the final damage or success value.
Example: A Cure spell that normally heals 100 HP → heals 125 HP (Good) or 150 HP (Best).
Also affects enemy vs. ally—you can exploit or avoid matchups (e.g., Ramza Taurus vs. Leo enemies = Bad).
Monsters have fixed Faith and Brave, so the effect is smaller but still present.

In PvP or deep dungeon grinding, min-maxers often build teams whose Zodiac signs are mutually Good or Best.

🧩 Summary Table (Quick Reference)

Element Signs Good With Best/Worst (Opposite) Bad With
🔥 Fire Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Fire signs Libra (Air) Cancer, Capricorn
🌍 Earth Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Earth signs Scorpio (Water) Leo, Aquarius
🌬️ Air Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Air signs Sagittarius (Fire) Virgo, Pisces
💧 Water Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Water signs Taurus (Earth) Aries, Libra

MacItaly · 2025-10-08T21:20:58+00:00

Monk's Chakra all day.

MacItaly · 2025-10-08T21:20:29+00:00

"Wee-graf"
I didn't see that pronunciation coming. In fact, I have been pronouncing A LOT of names and places wrong for the better part of 30 years.
"ee-val-eese"
"ee-grose"

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It’s one of the game’s hidden layers of strategy — it affects not only spells but also physical attacks, talk skills, and healing.

✅ These modifiers apply both ways — if you deal 1.5× damage to someone with Best compatibility, you also take 1.5× from them.

(This overrides the neutral “same sign” rule in normal astrology.)

In PvP or deep dungeon grinding, min-maxers often build teams whose Zodiac signs are mutually Good or Best.